2012-2013 Catalogue

Graduate Courses in Wildlife & Fisheries Biology (WFB)

WFB 232 -
Ichthyology

Biology of fishes. Focus is on form and function, morphology, physiology, behavior, life history, and ecology of modern fishes. Prerequisites: BIOL 001, BIOL 002 or equivalent; Junior standing. Alternate years.

Laboratory and field assessment of the ecology and management of wetland habitats and their associated wildlife populations. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in WFB 271 or NR 260.

Credits: 1.00

WFB 273 -
Terrestrial Wildlife

Integration of ecological principles, wildlife biology, land use, and human dimensions in wildlife. Emphasis on development and maintenance of terrestrial wildlife habitat, and population regulation of terrestrial species. Prerequisite: WFB 174.

Credits: 3.00

WFB 274 -
Terrestrial Wildlife Lab

Laboratory and field experience related to terrestrial species and management of their habitat. Field project required. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in WFB 273.

Credits: 1.00

WFB 275 -
Wildlife Behavior

Behavior and social organization of game and nongame species as they pertain to population management. Prerequisites: One year of Biology; an ecology course; WFB 074 or WFB 174 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

WFB 279 -
Marine Ecology

Structure and function of major marine communities, including open ocean, benthos, coral reefs, and estuaries. Emphasis on unique ecological insights gained in the marine environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002, an ecology course, or Instructor permission.

Modeling and analysis of animal population dynamics, as influenced by environmental, ecological, and management factors; estimation of population size, density, survivorship, reproduction, and migration. Prerequisite: NR 140 or STAT 211; an ecology course.

Credits: 4.00

WFB 387 -
Graduate Special Problems

Advanced readings or special investigation dealing with a topic beyond the scope of existing formal courses or thesis research, culminating in an acceptable paper. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

WFB 388 -
Graduate Special Problems

Advanced readings or special investigation dealing with a topic beyond the scope of existing formal courses or thesis research, culminating in an acceptable paper. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.